History of Medical Sciences

Program Description:

The Study of science development and the basic causes of its progress and regression in human societies has always been of great importance to scientists, particularly in the field of medical sciences. Iran with its ancient history has had a reputation to take interest in diverse sciences, including medical sciences which have almost been neglected in the last two centuries. Therefore, it is necessary thatresearchers who are involved in the field of Medical Science History review this worthwhile heritage. The aim of the program is to achieve the aforementioned goals in a wellorganizedand predefined manner. 

Ph.D. in History of Medical Sciences is the highest post-graduate degree in this field in which the students will,after acquiring necessary comprehensive knowledge on medical history and other related subjects with an emphasis on medical history in Iran and Islam, review the progress, evolution and emergence of the field. Students also evaluate the pros and cons considering the time factor, pave the path ahead by utilizing this valuable historical heritage, play their critical role by transferring their findings to future generations, researchers and those who are involved in the health care of the society.The history of medical sciences has not been thought of yet as an exclusive subject except in few particular fields and is thought of under the name of Medical Ethics. Within the last few years, a new revolution has begun through vitalizing the medical sciences' heritage by introducing the courses on traditional medicine, traditional pharmaceutics and medical ethics. Establishment of the course History of Medical Sciences could be addressed as a complementary step towards the goals.  

Objectives:

 The main aim of the program is to study the medical heritage of mankind, developmental movements, and contribution of Iran and other Islamic societies to innovative actions to the past medical science and the effect on today's medicine. The mission of the program is to train groups of specialists in the field of medical science history, particularly in Islamic Civilization era, who are able to recognize ancient medical resources, to review them and fully contribute a collection of scientific references and data as well as research on interdisciplinary courses of different related levels.